PDQ Promotes Kep Sweeney To Chief Executive Officer

PDQ Promotes Kep Sweeney To Chief Executive Officer

Award-winning PDQ restaurants (People Dedicated to Quality) has promoted Kep Sweeney to Chief Executive Officer for the Tampa-based concept, which currently has 62 locations in five states. Sweeney replaces Nick Reader, who is transitioning into a Founder role with...

Consuming Added Sugars May Increase Risk Of Kidney Stones

Consuming Added Sugars May Increase Risk Of Kidney Stones

Author: Frontiers Researchers have shown for the first time that a greater intake of added sugars is associated with a greater risk of kidney stonesBetween 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in Europe, and between 1% and 5% of people in...

Shoppers Focus On Fresh Produce Deals And Buying Less In June 2023

Shoppers Focus On Fresh Produce Deals And Buying Less In June 2023

Circana, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association team up to document the impact on sales patterns in fresh produce.The June Marketplace Special occasions and celebrations are the number one reasons for consumers to splurge a little, according to...

CPMA 2024 Exhibition Spaces Still Available!

CPMA 2024 Exhibition Spaces Still Available!

Exhibit space sales for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) are now open. CPMA 2024 will take place April 23-25, 2024, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The upcoming event will...

Setting The Record Straight On The Tomato Suspension Agreement

Setting The Record Straight On The Tomato Suspension Agreement

This is not Florida vs. Mexico. This is legal process supported by the vast majority of American tomato growers.On June 16, the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) filed a request with the Department of Commerce to terminate the Tomato Suspension Agreement.  This request...